Over the course of my happy and not-so-long life, I have developed a list of food items that I find irresistible, consisting of foods that I have consumed while living and travelling within the U.S. I recently shared this list with Oliver, and he surprisingly responded with "Oh snap, dad. Me too. I have a rich and complex pallet." I have asked him to share some of his favorite foods here, alongside my own. Here they are, in no particular order.

What Dad Likes To Eat

1. Arturo's Puffy Taco in La Habra, CA

Carne asada, grease, salsa, some more grease. This tastes like Los Angeles, and Los Angeles is delicious.

2. Barbecue Chicken Boli from Stuff Yer Face in New Brunswick, New Jersey

This stromboli is inarguably one of the greatest things ever created by humankind, right behind the Egyptian pyramids and the Snuggie.

3. Pastrami Sandwich from Hoagie Haven in Princeton, New Jersey.

These sandwiches are intelligent, slightly elitist, and very delicious. Thanks, Princeton.

4. Phở from OB Noodle House in Ocean Beach, San Diego

I know, I know. This can be purchased anywhere, and your Vietnamese friend's mother can do a better job than this place. You are wrong. I am right. Slurp it.

5. Bottle Room Burgers from The Bottle Room in Whittier, CA.

These burgers come with grilled onions and blue cheese. And happiness. They come with happiness.

6. Mary's Donuts in Santee, CA

This place makes fried burritos with fruit filling. Who cares? They make donuts.

7. Pizza from Pizzamania in Whittier, CA

This list makes me hungry. Somebody order pizza.

What Oliver Likes To Eat

1. My Fist

There is a reason why my legs are not in the picture. I already ate them.

2. This Trash Can

It is shiny, it occasionally is lathered in crusty spilled food , and I can see the reflection of my face while I lick it. What's not to like?

3. The space between the couch and the carpet

Dad likes burritos with anything in them. I like this small crevice in the same way.

4. This Computer Cord

I never get to taste it for very long. Shocking. Dad and mom pull it out of my hands right before I can get it in my mouth. The mystery makes it more delicious.

5. This fake gorilla, found next to real gorillas at the San Diego Zoo

Too early to give an honest critique. I want to eat a real gorilla and then compare the two.

6. Eye Glasses

I don't know what Laser Eye Surgery is, but I bet it doesn't taste nearly as good as these things.

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